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Jul 28, 2023

Eviction Filings In Some Northern Virginia Jurisdictions Reach, Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels

About one in every 57 renter households in Northern Virginia faced an eviction filing between January and March of this year.

Jul 15, 2020

Manassas Public Schools Will Begin New Academic Year Entirely Online

The Manassas public school board voted to begin the new academic year entirely online, and to push back the start date to allow teachers additional time to prepare.

Mar 22, 2012

Man Who Shot and Killed Trayvon Martin Grew Up in Manassas

George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch captain who gunned down 17-year-old Trayvon Martin last month in Sanford, Fla., grew up not too far from D.C. His former neighbors were shocked to hear about what he did.

Nov 03, 2008

Obama in Manassas: Traffic May Snarl I-66

After two years on the campaign trail, Barack Obama ends his quest for the Presidency tonight in D.C.’s backyard. The rally, to be held in Manassas at the Prince William County Fairgrounds at 9 p.m., is Obama’s final scheduled public appearance before Election Day. The event is free and open to the public, though the campaign encourages attendees to RSVP in advance. Expect metal detectors, but will they be checking names at the door? Organizers…

 
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